Embedded Files
Offline storage of user generated layers
Offline storage of user generated layers
Mapping & Visualization
Storytelling
User data stored on their computer, not in the cloud
Satellite imagery called down from cloud; can use limited imagery offline
No Google Account
Free
Data collection and analysis
Data collection and analysis
User creates and styles maps to share with specified collaborators or contribute to galleries
User creates and styles maps to share with specified collaborators or contribute to galleries
Google's Basemap
Google's Basemap
Monitoring & Analysis
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Access Landsat imagery
Analytical capability
Apply to become a trusted Beta tester
Requires Google Account
Mapping & Visualization
Monitoring & Analysis
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Can access offline in Google Drive
Spreadsheet/database, interactive charts, map data, access public databases
Free; available in Google Drive
Requires Google Account
Monitoring & Analysis
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Offline data entry
Data entry form creation for mobile devices
Free
Mapping & Visualization
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Free
Requires Google Account
All Pro features are now available in the free My Maps
Mapping & Visualization
Monitoring & Analysis
Storytelling
Cloud-based data storage
Privacy settings
Requires Google Account
Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data in the basemap
User generated data can be added with review using Map Maker, Street View and Views
Add to Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data
Free
Requires Google Account
Public
Viewable on basemap after review
Add to Google's basemap
Cloud-based
Google owns the data
Free
Public
Viewable on basemap after review
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